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VN53 ZRU

2003 Vauxhall Signum

Black Diesel 2959cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,615 mi
Last recorded88,615 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Signum81,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 ZRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelSignum
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2008 88,615 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 88,615 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 81,423 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,065 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 68,065 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust downpipe/manifold nut missing

front number plate in poor condition

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Signum?

Based on 245,020 MOT tests across 16,896 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
8,076
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
16,896
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,416
coil spring broken 10,006
Registration plate lamp not working 7,975
coil spring fractured 6,845
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,785
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VN53 ZRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum in Black with a 2,959cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Signum models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 81,014 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Signum fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,416 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN53 ZRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Signum typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Signum is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN53 ZRU registered?

VN53 ZRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Signum, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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